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A look back at every opening day pitcher in the 16-year history of the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

A mass in honor of Stan Musial was held on Saturday in his birthplace of Donora, Pa.

Commemorative “Musial 6” jerseys worn and autographed by St. Louis Blues hockey players are being auctioned for charity.

A long search leads to proof when and where the greatest St. Louis Cardinals player of all time once wore number 19, rather than his well-known number 6.

In one of his last interviews, Stan “The Man” Musial shared his thoughts on a variety of subjects.

Bob Costas and Tom Verducci host a one-hour program to remember Stan “the Man” Musial.

FOX Sports Midwest is scheduled to re-air the tribute to Stan Musial, “Remembering Stan Musial” twice in the upcoming weeks.

My Sunday appearance on Springfield’s KOLR-TV to discuss “The Man”

St. Louis Cardinals photos from Monday’s third and final session of the 2013 Winter Warm-Up at St. Louis’ Hyatt Regency at the Arch.

I joined host Lori Rubinson on WFAN Radio in New York to discuss the life of the late Stan Musial.

A look ahead to the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2013.

A look back at the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2012 from one year ago.

On November 13, 2011, Mike Matheny was named as the new manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, replacing retired Tony La Russa. While his club was unable to repeat as World Champions, the 42-year-old had a solid first season in the job. Prior to his hire, Matheny had been a special assistant to general manager [...]

New Chicago Cub Edwin Jackson and four other well-traveled starting pitchers share one prior fact – they are all former St. Louis Cardinals.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ hitting coach and former star left one home for another with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman is living in the Houston area and managing a nearby independent league club.

Former St. Louis Cardinals infielder Ken Oberkfell keeps managing in independent ball.

Three current St. Louis Cardinals may play and two popular former Cardinals will be coaching in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Two prominent St. Louis Cardinals figures from the last Century were not elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in voting results announced Monday.

Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith auctioned off much of his memorabilia, with a seven-digit take.

A left-handed thrower designated as shortstop appeared in the field in 1954 as part of a unique attempt to retire Stan Musial at the plate.

A former owner and shortstop behind some very successful St. Louis Cardinals clubs of the past will soon receive another chance at induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

MLB special assistant Tony La Russa would like to see greater sportsmanship exhibited by players as post-season series conclude.

Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith announced plans to sell much of his memorabilia and plans the throw out the first pitch for NLCS Game 4 Thursday night.

The St. Louis Cardinals won their first World Series on this date in 1926 behind a most unlikely hero – Grover Cleveland Alexander.

Adam Wainwright struck out 10 Washington Nationals, but his St. Louis Cardinals lost on Sunday.

On this date in 1963, the greatest St. Louis Cardinal player of all time, Stan Musial, played in his final game.

Lance Lynn has done something no other St. Louis Cardinals pitcher has accomplished since 1960.

Five 2012 St. Louis Cardinals have 20 or more home runs, but one, catcher Yadier Molina, really stands out.

Looking at several records set by Hall of Famer Stan Musial being approached by today’s MLB stars.

This date in 1924 was arguably the biggest day in Hall of Famer Jim Bottomley’s career.

Why couldn’t the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals re-use a lineup trick first deployed by Tony La Russa in September 2000?

Hall of Famers Red Schoendienst and Whitey Herzog plus Tony La Russa to appear at Saturday Hall of Fame Awards Presentation.

The late St. Louis Cardinals pitcher is being remembered a decade after his passing in a Thursday night television special.

Through 75 games, only one catcher in St. Louis Cardinals history had more home runs than does Yadier Molina this season.

OK, it was just one stat over two starts, but St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn logged two rare high-strikeout games.

St. Louis Cardinals star Stan Musial collected his 3,000th hit 54 years ago today, on May 13, 1958, at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Exclusive interview with the Hall of Fame shortstop in which we discuss St. Louis Cardinals past and present.

Jake Westbrook did something Thursday that has occurred only 64 times prior – a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher stealing a base.

The top Scrabble-scoring names by decade in St. Louis Cardinals team history.

Title-winning St. Louis Cardinals managers Red Schoendienst, Whitey Herzog and Tony La Russa will be honored together at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 21.

Lou Brock to join yet another Hall of Fame, this one for the collegiate game.

The new exhibit of St. Louis Cardinals memorabilia at the Clinton Library in Little Rock has opened.

The many questions about recovering from significant off-season losses seem to be strengthening the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals’ resolve.

Former St. Louis Cardinals greats Stan Musial and Albert Pujols had some off-field financial similarities in their contracts.

A new Albert Pujols-related tempest has ensued over billboards in California.

The paths of a St. Louis Cardinals pitching star from the 1980s and a failed big-bonus outfield signing from 2007 have come together in Rockland County, New York.

Which Canadian-born player contributed the most to the St. Louis Cardinals?

Former St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Rheal Cormier is a new Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer.

First-year St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny will be dealing with the media in a more intense manner than ever before. How will both sides react?

If pitcher Roy Oswalt signs with the St. Louis Cardinals, will his familiar number 44 be available?

What might we learn from a time in history when the St. Louis Cardinals got rid of the best catcher in the National League instead of paying him what he deserved?

A look ahead to the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2012.

The St. Louis Cardinals have a new manager and several new coaches, ushering in a new era for the defending champions.

The St. Louis Cardinals starting middle infielders to begin 2011 did not last the season, with more change likely for 2012.

Four veteran relievers began the 2011 season with the St. Louis Cardinals but they did not perform and were soon gone, replaced by younger men.

New Cardinals manager Mike Matheny becomes the youngest current manager in MLB, but only 14th-youngest St. Louis skipper in the last century.

Several best games of the late St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch are remembered.

Chris Carpenter’s seventh post-season win tied him with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for the most in St. Louis Cardinals history.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese drove in four runs Wednesday night. Only one player had more RBI in a post-season game in team history.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is only the fourth catcher in team history to collect 30 doubles in a season.

Could the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2006 World Champion GM-manager-star trio be lured to Chicago’s North Side?

A former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher says the Pujols contract situation and lack of vocal leadership has affected the current team’s results.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ current Scrabble point champion tied a former player from 1950.

Former Cardinals closer and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley is voted onto 11-man dream team.

MLB’s head for on-field matters wants players to show more respect for the game while supporting umpires in his remarks.

Chicago Tribune columnist Phil Rogers sees Wednesday’s trade centering on Colby Rasmus and Edwin Jackson much differently than others.

Like a St. Louis Cardinals outfield predecessor from 30 years ago, Colby Rasmus has chosen not to speak with the media.

Exclusive interview with Hall of Fame closer Dennis Eckersley in which we discuss closing, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching, the manager’s tenure and more.

An earlier St. Louis Cardinals hitting star relied on his father for regular hitting instruction, like Colby Rasmus is today.

Upcoming Curt Flood HBO special serves as Trojan horse for a writer’s attack on an ex-star player.

The 20-game hitting streak of St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot ended on Wednesday night, short of past team greats.

Colby Rasmus and Aubrey Huff both had six RBI on Thursday night. It was only the third time in history a St. Louis Cardinal and opponent did it in the same game.

In terms of crucial RBI for the St. Louis Cardinals, Daniel Descalso’s 2011 start trails only Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols in the last 60 years.

The former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman looks back at the difference between baseball’s integration and desegregation.

St. Louis Cardinals closer Mitchell Boggs is 3-for-3 in saves, but so were 45 other Cardinals since 1950.

An almost-forgotten name from the 1970’s had an unbelievable start closing games.

Looking at historical comparisons to St. Louis Cardinals’ left-hander Jamie Garcia’s complete-game four hit shutout with nine strikeouts on Sunday.

Ex-St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach passed away in his sleep, reports former student Eduardo Perez.

I hear all the early St. Louis Cardinals camp excitement about third baseman Matt Carpenter, but my thoughts are elsewhere, back in 2005.

While the St. Louis Cardinals have twice experienced the loss of a 20-game winner for the entire next season, neither case turned out well.

Putting Albert Pujols’ opportunity to remain a life-long St. Louis Cardinal into games-played context.

Selected photos from the St. Louis Cardinals’ Stand for Stan Day, last October 2.

Stan Musial’s Medal of Freedom presentation can be seen by all over the internet.

Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire is losing ground in his Hall of Fame candidacy.

2010 was a big year for the greatest St. Louis Cardinal ever, Stan Musial.

Whitey Herzog entered Baseball’s Hall of Fame and his number was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals in July.

Starting in June, the St. Louis Cardinals called on five minor league castoffs with below-average results.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ former slugger became their hitting coach, apologized for the past, and moved ahead.

Considering the candidacies of four former St. Louis Cardinals on the 2011 Hall of Fame ballot.

Looking at OPS+ marks by the St. Louis Cardinals’ top three hitters over the Albert Pujols years.

How does the current middle of the St. Louis Cardinals lineup compare to their 2004 predecessors?

A series of quick updates on St. Louis Cardinals subjects currently in the news.

A series of quick updates on St. Louis Cardinals subjects currently in the news.

One columnist suggests the St. Louis Cardinals should sign Derek Jeter to replace Albert Pujols.

Intended only in fun, this award honors the highest level of hitting futility by a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher in a season.

Adam Wainwright again takes our annual recognition for the top hitting performance by a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher.

Even considering a trade for Florida’s Dan Uggla would require a major change in strategy for the St. Louis Cardinals, but it has been done before.

Two former St. Louis Cardinals infielders with ties to the Mets are among the candidates for the open New York managerial job. Do they have a chance?

Calling out a pair of interesting articles about the St. Louis Cardinals star player and his former teammate (along with his current manager, sort of).